Banksia marginata
silver banksia, honeysuckle tree, Tasmanian honeysuckle
Family |
Proteaceae |
Genus |
Banksia |
Species |
marginata |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Shrub (evergreen) |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
10 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
>9a |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H2 |
Temperature (°C) |
1 - 5 |
Temperature (°F) |
34 - 40 |
Height |
1.5 - 2.5 m |
Spread |
1.5 - 2.5 m |
General Description |
An evergreen shrub growing to 2m tall with dark green foliage and yellow flowers. |
Landscape |
Patio, container plant, coastal garden. |
Cultivation |
Grow in well-draining,neutral to slightly acidic soil under full sun. |
Shape |
Bushy. |
Growth |
Medium |
Pests |
Susceptible to phytophthora root rot. |
Notable Specimens |
Wakehurst Place, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, Sussex, England. |
Propagation |
Propagate by seed or semi-ripe cuttings. |